New York and Ottawa are one step closer to being included in the English league structure after clubs voted in favour by a comfortable majority.
Representatives from New York and Ottawa presented their bids to clubs at Salford's AJ Bell Stadium on Thursday and have been given support by RFL member clubs.
While the decision is an undoubted booAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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